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GFL81: 7 Traits of Successful Farmers and Farms

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Release Date: 11/13/2017

Considerations Behind Adding a Delivery Day show art Considerations Behind Adding a Delivery Day

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In this episode, farmers Max Becher and Mike Roberts talk about factors to consider before they decide to add a delivery day.  Make farming easier with the  at  Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools

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Where to Start with No-Till show art Where to Start with No-Till

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In this episode, farmer and educator Jesse Frost shares how a farm can start its no-till journey.  Make farming easier with the  at  Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools

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Experimenting on 100-Foot Paper Chains show art Experimenting on 100-Foot Paper Chains

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In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz shares how his experiment using 100-foot paper chains went.  Make farming easier with the  at  Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools

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Your Seed Supplier and You show art Your Seed Supplier and You

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In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the importance of building a good working relationship with your seed supplier.  Make farming easier with the  at  Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools

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To Leave or Not to Leave Paperpot Chains show art To Leave or Not to Leave Paperpot Chains

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In this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman talks about whether or not to leave the paperpot chains in the beds before planting in a new crop.  Make farming easier with the  at  Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools

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Native & Imported Beneficial Insects show art Native & Imported Beneficial Insects

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In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics talks about using both native and imported beneficial insects on the farm.  Make farming easier with the  at  Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools

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Arriving at the Best Price for Microgreens show art Arriving at the Best Price for Microgreens

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In this episode, microgreens grower Michael Quinn shares his thought process behind arriving at the most optimal price for his microgreens.  Make farming easier with the  at  Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools

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Old School Networking Selling to Chefs show art Old School Networking Selling to Chefs

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In this episode, farmer and content creator Josh Sattin shares how he connects with chefs through old school networking.  Make farming easier with the  at  Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools

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Balancing a Strict Schedule with Unpredictability show art Balancing a Strict Schedule with Unpredictability

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In this episode, microgreens grower Laura Patterson shares how she balances her strict microgreens schedule while maintaining flexibility to care for her kids.  Make farming easier with the  at  Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools

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Stand Up show art Stand Up

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In this episode, grower John Smajda doubles down on the importance of standing up at your farmers market booth.  Make farming easier with the  at  Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools

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Over the past few years I have interviewed over one hundred different farmers.  During the course of our conversations I have noticed quite a few trends - some which lead to struggling farms and some which lead to successful farms. Today I am going to share 7 of the traits that I have noticed that successful farms and farmers exhibit.  Regardless of whether you are a vegetable farmer or a livestock farmer, I think these traits are universal and apply across the board.

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